Christmas Hazelnut Balls

1 c All-purpose flour

1/2 c Margarine

1 c Hazelnuts; or pecans

2 tb Sugar

1/8 ts Salt

1 ts Vanilla extract

Confectioner`s sugar Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl except the confectioner`s

sugar. Use a large wooden spoon or your hands to mix thoroughly. 2. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes -- a very important step.

3. Form dough into 1-1/4-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased

cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until set but not brown. Do not overcook. 4. Let stand 1 minute in pan then remove to wire rack. Cool until

barely warm. Roll in sifted confectioners sugar. Cool completely, then just before serving, roll again in the confectioners sugar. properly. -----